Team Lead - Direct Procurement - Packaging Products

Team Lead AME - Direct Procurement

Role purpose

- To lead and manage the Regional Direct Procurement function in for Pakistan working closely with the business and P&S leads to drive sourcing needs for existing and growth plans.

- To lead the Co-Formulant and Tolling category for packaging category for the in-scope geographies implementing category strategies , long-term sustainability and global process standards.

- To work closely with the P&S and Asset strategy team to put in place a strategic supplier map for the 5 year business plan and longer horizon.

- To ensure the Direct Procurement activities are in support of the Syngenta business, Crop Protection Business Strategy and P&S priorities , and enable Syngenta competitiveness and growth. To ensure security of quality supply at a competitive price.

- To ensure all operations are conducted according to Syngenta Code of Conduct and compliance requirements.

- To develop, source and manage the requirements of Co-Formulants for other regions from AMEA and China , supporting global needs from the region.\

Accountabilities

- Ensure a Direct Procurement strategy exists and is under implementation across in scope geographies . The strategy must be in support of the overall Protection strategy, the P&S strategy .

- Managing the procurement person in Pakistan and help to develop forward looking country procurement program to support the growth, closely Work with key senior stakeholders in the country.

- Connect with the asset strategy and planning teams to review the progress and adequacy in support of the growth plan.

- Ensure Procurement is being executed to enable to be competitive and to outperform the competition (Delivery meets budget).

- Ensure a team is established, motivated and capable to deliver the Direct Procurement strategy. All members must have individual objectives, performance reviews, career and capability development plans.

- Ensure alignment with the Global procurement team and be a member of Tolling and Co-formulant buying network

- Ensure the Business Partnering model is understood and being executed in support of the new cross-functional ways of working.

- To leverage the Procurement Centres of Expertise to maximize performance, to ensure efficiency, and to be aligned with the broader Procurement function.

- Ensure compliance requirements and being adhered to.

Qualifications

- Master level of Sourcing/ Business

- Strategy setting and delivery

- Team management (cross functional and multi cultural)

- Project management

- Strong analytical skills

- A strong interest and aptitude for interpretation of industry development and market analysis

- Business Ethics